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Mobility
Philippines considers electric ferries on thousands of routes; will Norway model work
The Philippines is reviewing the introduction of electric and hybrid passenger ferries tailored to its waterways, drawing on Norway’s operating experience. Officials and industry representatives visited Norway to inspect electric ferry operations and charging facilities. Norway began running the fully electric car ferry MF Ampere in 2015 and has about 180 electric ferries on more than 100 routes. The Philippines already operates an in-house electric ferry on the Pasig River.
General News
Korea Post issues World Maritime Day commemorative stamps
The Ministry of Science and ICT\'s Korea Post on Sept. 15 issued 496,000 commemorative stamps for World Maritime Day. The day was designated in 1978 by the International Maritime Organization, a U.N. agency, and is observed on the last Thursday of September each year to highlight maritime safety, marine environmental protection and shipping’s role in supporting international trade. The stamp design features Busan Port, the IMO symbol and the South Korean flag.
Finance
BNK Busan Bank holds management strategy meeting for first half of 2026
BNK Busan Bank said on Thursday it held its 2026 first-half management strategy meeting at its training center in Gijang and shared its business direction under the theme “Dynamic Move, Make Wave.” About 240 people, including CEO Kim Sung-joo (김성주), attended. The bank presented field-led sales and new finance to boost the regional economy as key priorities, and said it will strengthen support for local industries, including a focus on the maritime sector.